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  1. greghagger
    For me, you’ve just hit the nail on the head perfectly! That’s really my only issue with my Spector too. I don’t use it much, but occasionally there is a situation where it fits the job perfectly.
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    That’s where the list comes in handy. If all the basses in the list are reasonable choices, then it’s just a matter of trying a few, and then picking the one that feels (and looks!) the best. Remember that because new players don’t have the experience initially, many of the subtleties of an instrument that might bother an experienced player, just won’t be an issue. Good idea to give some information about what to look for in an instrument. That’s a great video to make for my channel! Cheers.
  3. greghagger
    Good points. That’s why I am writing a list. It’s definitely been useful to have the feedback from this thread, to tweak that list a bit. We have also discussed on here, the need to talk about getting the bass setup, and other useful tips. I will be making all this information available on my website, to accompany the video lessons, as I agree, most beginners won’t know this. https://gregsbassshed.com/home
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    The idea of the list is to give options for beginners to try out, if they can. They can see how the instrument feels to them, and if they are drawn to a particular one. Good idea to make a video explaining about the different options, for those that would find it difficult to try a few different basses 👍
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    I have spent a bit of time trying out all the Sire range, and I agree that they are good value for the money. But, as with all instruments, they won’t be to everyone’s taste. I feel it’s good to give different options.
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    Good tip, there are a few basses I need to go and try out, before the final list. Food for thought! Nice looking guitars!
  7. greghagger
    That’s fantastic, cheers. Sounds like you have tried and owned a lot of instruments. Definitely helpful experience for a beginner wishing to get more information on potential basses.
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    Yes I agree that they are very well built, and good value for money. In terms of pickups, yes a very subjective topic! I was quite interested when I noticed that Spector now give different pickup options on their new basses, as up to now, EMGs have been such an integral part of their sound. I definitely wouldn’t want to be implying that one brand of pickup are better than the other, I just prefer Bartolini’s
  9. greghagger
    That’s great thank. Good to hear you are pleased with them. I agree, that you do get great clarity from the majority of Spectors. I guess that pickups and basses do divide players. It’s interesting hearing other player’s take on them.
  10. greghagger
    Oh I see what you mean now. But that’s ok, as what I’m actually interested in, is other people’s opinions, to see if we can get an interesting debate going. People can hear from my video, different sounds that my own Spector (with Bartolini pickups) makes. Then maybe compare it with their own. A lot of Spectors come stock with EMGs, so that makes for an interesting comparison. Or some might not have heard a Spector before the video nicely (IMO 😊), demonstrates how they sound. So the aim of my question is to find out what everyone else thinks. Hope that makes more sense to you now. What’s your opinion of Spectors, if you have tried them?
  11. greghagger
    Ah, well that’s cleared it up! Well when things have eased up a bit for you, I look forward to your thread 👍
  12. greghagger
    Sorry not entirely sure that I understand your reply? Do you personally like Spectors, and if so, do you have a preference for pickups?
  13. greghagger
    Here is a review of my Spector Euro 5 with Bartolini Pickups. Spector basses are interesting instruments, that have a lot of players divided. Some absolutely love them, others not so much. The stock EMG pickups, because of their distinctive sound, particularly seem to divide people. I upgraded my Spector with Bartolini’s because I found the EMG’s too hard sounding, and one dimensional. This is a direction that Spector seem to be going in, as they now offer Bartolini and Aguilar pickups as well, in their new basses. Have a listen and see what you think. I play various bass lines with different tone controls and settings. The full video can be viewed by following the link below. Enjoy https://youtu.be/Q8eH6--2ltU
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    Ah, got you confused with the other poster, sorry about that!
  15. greghagger
    Ah, I mistook your previously reply as frustration that no one was replying to your question on this thread!
  16. greghagger
    You may want to set up a separate thread, as your question is a completely different topic, and people wouldn’t know your question from the title of this thread.
  17. greghagger
    No not necessarily although as discussed previously in the thread, this is certainly a factor.
  18. greghagger
    Great, worthy of being added to the list then. Thanks.
  19. greghagger
    Some good choices there thanks. I’ll definitely be editing the list.
  20. greghagger
    The strings are so dead that I don’t have that problem 😀 Also palm mute and thumb so absolutely no tone whatsoever 😂
  21. greghagger
    To be honest, my P-Bass with flatwounds on it, is pretty similar. and I definitely tune it when needed!
  22. greghagger
    That is a really great idea!
  23. greghagger
    Thanks, some very good advice here.
  24. greghagger
    Personally I would think you can get an ok starter bass from £100 to £200.
  25. greghagger
    Good list and great suggestion to recommend straps, leads, etc.
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